Internship - Scalable Numerical Solvers for Systems of Learned Dynamical Components

merl; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Travel coverage

Charlie Card

Professional development talks

Health insurance after 90 days

Job summary

MERL seeks a motivated graduate student to develop scalable numerical solvers for systems composed of learned dynamical components. The internship focuses on numerical challenges that arise when interconnected neural-network models are constrained by physical laws and feedback, forming large-scale coupled ODE/DAE systems.

The intern will implement robust numerical methods to improve solver reliability and speed, leveraging numerical analysis, scientific computing and data-driven ML.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in numerical analysis and scientific computing.
• Solid background in machine learning and data-driven methods.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable numerical solvers for large-scale coupled ODE/DAE systems.
• Address numerical challenges when interconnecting neural-network models with physical constraints and feedback.
• Improve solver robustness and simulation speed through novel numerical methods.

Job description

MERL seeks a motivated graduate student to develop scalable numerical solvers for systems composed of learned dynamical components. The internship will focus on the numerical challenges that arise when multiple neural-network-based component models are interconnected through physical constraints and feedback, forming large-scale coupled ODE/DAE systems. The intern will develop numerical methods to improve solver robustness and simulation speed for these large-scale systems. Candidates should have a strong foundation in numerical analysis and scientific computing, together with a solid background in machine learning and data-driven methods. Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab are expected. Senior PhD students in applied mathematics, scientific computing, computational engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The internship is expected to last 3 months, with a flexible start date, and may be extended depending on research progress and mutual interest.

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered “at-will,” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.